Check out the latest updates to Download.com's collections of the best starter software, from fully free Windows collections to the latest Mac hits to the coolest apps for iOS and Android.

Download.com has been bringing you collections of "starter kits," the best downloads to get you going on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, since 2008. Along with semi-regular updates to our picks, we've also given the collections a new look so they're easier than ever for you to use.

Best apps for Windows covers the free basics such as Web browser, e-mail, music, image editing, and social networking.

Best security apps for Windows collects must-have free tools to keep you safe online, from antivirus and anti-malware to privacy protection and encryption.